One of the reasons why I love my job so much is that I am constantly surrounded by really exceptional friends. I'm at @engagesummits this week and this is my 16th time attending this conference. It has truly changed my life. The very first time I attended was in 2016 where I met the lovely @bluegardeniaevents, pictured here. Belinda has the sweetest southern affect, a heart of pure gold, and is one of the main reasons why I love New Orleans so much I literally want to buy a home here. Before coming to this conference in New Orleans this week Belinda offered to host me as well. Now I'm staying in her cottage pool house! Belinda is the secret sauce behind a ton of this Engage's design and planning and is a brilliant planner in New Orleans and beyond. Cheers to all my wonderful friends in this world who have hosted me, shared meals with me, encouraged me, and shared their lives with me. You all know who you are and I love you all dearly. #becauseofengage